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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comMy umbrella plant has green and blackish small insects (about 2-3 mm). They are affecting new leaves, which become distorted and shrivelled. I have used liquid soap but not to much effect. What should I do?
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1 Comment To "Umbrella Plant"
#1 Comment By Nikki On 03/19/2011 @ 9:28 am
It sounds like it might be aphids. This article will help with that:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/homemade-aphid-control-a-natural-way-to-kill-aphids.htm [1]
I would recommend neem oil as a possible insecticide for them:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm [2]